Fox in Monk's Robe and Symbols

Fox in Monk's Robe and Symbols

I have been told by Susanna Campbell Kuo that the figures here are likely demons (oni) disguised as priests. Many of the symbols surrounding are crests (mon)

Medium Size — Typical size for a medium type is 11.5" x 13.5" Square Size — Typical sizes for a square type are 14.5" x 13.5"

Dark Ground Composition — in a dark ground stencil, the page is dark and lines and forms are cut away to appear light in the printing.

Silk Reinforcement — this stencil is reinforced with silk threads woven specifically to this pattern inserted between two sheets of carved paper.

Subject — culture

Keywords — drum, feather, figures, graphic line, silk, wreath

This original katagami is available for purchase. Price upon request.

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